1. Maria threw a ball upward with an initial velocity of 2000 cm/s and was able to catch before it reached the ground on its return. a. What was its velocity after 1 second? b. What was its displacement in the first second? c. How long did it take the ball to reach its maximum height? d. How far was the maximum height from the starting point? e. What was its final velocity just before it returns to Maria's hand?

1. Maria threw a ball upward with an initial velocity of 2000 cm/s and was able to catch before it reached the ground on its return. a. What was its velocity after 1 second? b. What was its displacement in the first second? c. How long did it take the ball to reach its maximum height? d. How far was the maximum height from the starting point? e. What was its final velocity just before it returns to Maria's hand?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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